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Google Camera will now remember if you disable Auto Night Sight even if you close the app.What you need to knowA new version of the Google Camera app is now rolling out.The update allows Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G owners to permanently disable the Auto Night Sight mode.You can enable or disable Auto Night Sight by tapping on the moon icon on the right edge of the viewfinder.Google's Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G launched with an Auto Night Sight feature, which makes it easier for users to access it without having to select it manually. While some users found the feature to be pretty useful, others found it to be frustrating. As reported by the folks at 9to5Google, a new version of the Google Camera is now rolling out, which finally lets owners of Google's best Android phones permanently disable the Auto Night Sight feature.Until now, Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 users had to disable the feature each time they launched the camera app. The latest Google Camera v8.1.200.352609439 addresse...

Get what you're looking for without any hassle by starting right here.We hear a lot of talk about the benefits of buying an unlocked phone. You can use it on any network, you don't have a carrier deciding which apps are pre-installed or when you get updates, and you typically don't have to pay more for the privilege. As unlocked phones get dramatically more popular in the U.S., the number of choices for where you buy one has exploded — and as always, some are better than others.If you're in the market to buy one of the best Android phones and want to make sure you buy unlocked, here are the best places you should buy from in 2021!AmazonAmazon has revolutionized the way we shop for just about anything, and that includes smartphones. You'll find phones direct from the companies that make them as well as phones from specialized importers and bulk buyers, which can offer additional savings if you do your research.Amazon has an unlocked smartphone buying page that lets you q...

After all, X does come after 9...With all the turmoil that 2020 wrought, one positive thing to come out of the past year was a smorgasbord of really good (and affordable) Android phones. Now that 2021 is underway, we've already been treated to early releases of the excellent Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup, and we will reportedly see the newest flagship from OnePlus — the OnePlus 9 — arriving earlier than ever this coming March. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were two of the best Android phones released in 2020, and we have every reason to believe the 9 series will be just as good, if not better.As excited as I'm sure to be to get my hands on a OnePlus 9, what I really want to see from OnePlus is a return of the OnePlus X. Why? Because I'm dying for a beautiful, well-made, small smartphone. My colleague Ara Wagoner addressed a similar topic this week regarding the Galaxy S21 lineup, but I had been having almost the exact same thoughts about one of my favorite Android OEMs — OnePlus....

Two of the pre-season favorites to win the Premier League face off on Sunday, knowing that a defeat could deal a killer blow to their title aspirations. Read on for our full guide to getting a Spurs vs Liverpool live stream and watching the match online wherever you are right now.Both teams currently find themselves outside of the all-important top four and some way off the pace currently being set by leaders Man City.While Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will rightly point to devastating injuries to much of his first choice defence for their recent underwhelming form, in recent weeks it's been his forward line that have been struggling.The Reds have failed to register a single Premier League goal in 2021, and haven't won a match since Christmas.While recent interviews with Klopp have seen the German manager all but conceded that they won't be retaining their crown this year, a win here against Mourinho's fellow title hopefuls will at least keep them in contention and provide a m...

The Redmi Note 9T delivers 5G connectivity for just £229, making it a standout value in the budget segment.The Redmi Note series is Xiaomi's bread and butter. Xiaomi is now the world's third-largest smartphone manufacturer, and its meteoric rise over the last five years is directly attributable to strong sales in the Redmi Note series. To date, the brand has sold over 140 million phones in the Redmi Note series, with the Redmi Note 8 Pro becoming the best-selling Android phone globally in Q1 2020 and racking up 30 million sales.With the Redmi Note series, Xiaomi has commoditized features that have traditionally been limited to the mid-range or premium categories. When 4G was gaining momentum in emerging markets back in 2014, Xiaomi was at the forefront of delivering value. It has led the way for high-res cameras, multi-day battery life, and sleek designs on budget phones.In 2021, Xiaomi is continuing that push with the Redmi Note 9T. The phone debuted in China as the Redmi Not...

The carrier requires "adequate spectrum" in the mid-band to make 5G commercially available across the countryWhat you need to knowIndia's Bharti Airtel today announced its "5G Ready" network.The carrier claims its 5G network delivers 10x faster speeds compared to existing technologies. It is the first telco in India to successfully demonstrate live 5G service" over a commercial network in Hyderabad.Bharti Airtel, one of India's largest telecom network providers, today announced its "5G Ready network." It has also become the country's first telco to demonstrate its live 5G service. Airtel used its existing spectrum in the 1800 MHz band through the NSA (Non Stand Alone) network technology to showcase its 5G service in Hyderabad.Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel, said in a statement: I am very proud of our engineers who have worked tirelessly to showcase this incredible capability in Tech City, Hyderabad today. Every one of our investments is future proofed as th...

Samsung is pinning its hopes on the Galaxy S21 series to boost its profits in Q1 2021.What you need to knowSamsung has reported its Q4 2020 financial results.The company's fourth-quarter profit increased 26.4% YoY, but fell 26.7% compared to the previous quarter.Samsung's mobile business also witnessed a QoQ decline in profit due to weaker than expected sales.South Korean tech giant Samsung today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020. It posted KRW 61.55 trillion ($55.3 billion) in consolidated revenue and KRW 9.05 trillion ($8.1 billion) in operating profit during the fourth quarter of the year. While the company's profit grew 26.4% over the same period a year earlier, it fell 26.7% from the previous quarter due to slow sales of consumer products, higher marketing costs, and weaker memory prices.Due to a decline in chip prices, Samsung's memory business witnessed a decline in earnings – despite solid shipments. The company's System LSI and Foun...

Android 12 could allow users to select both primary and accent colors throughout the UI.What you need to knowAndroid 12 could get a native theming system with more robust UI coloring.The color system could even be applied to third-party applications for a more uniform look.Rough mockups of the theming system give an idea of what this could look like.Android has always been a fairly customizable operating system, allowing users to change how certain aspects of their UI look such as the shape of the apps or how certain UI elements appear. When it comes to color, Android has not really allowed users to change that, beyond accent colors on Pixel phones. But according to information obtained by 9to5Google, we could get a more robust theming system with deep color integration in Android 12.Apparently, the system is going to be more than just the standard light and dark mode than Android users have now and will go deeper than the accent colors available on Pixels. With Android 1...

Facebook beat estimates across the board in its Q4 earnings but warns for what's ahead.What you need to knowFacebook announced its Q4 earnings which ended December 2020.Daily and monthly active users hit right around analysts' expectations, with higher earnings and revenue.Privacy changes with Apple iPhones could hurt the company this quarter.Facebook released its quarterly earnings today, and while the results fall in line with what analysts estimated, they don't exactly paint a pretty picture for what's ahead. The company has taken the year to leverage the effects of the ongoing pandemic, forcing many to work from home and to shop online. With the lack of physical communication, dependence on social media has increased, particularly during the recent election season.On a positive note, daily active users were in-line with what analysts expected, coming in at 1.84 billion, while monthly active users saw a 12% year-over-year increase to 2.8 billion. Total revenue saw a 33...

Sony has released the PS5, its most ambitious console to date.The last console generation has come to an end, ushering in the era of the PS5. Sony has released two models, a standard edition for $499 and a PS5 Digital Edition for $399. We have everything you need to know about the PS5, from its availability to its specs and games. If you had a PS4 previously or are an Xbox fan thinking of jumping ship, you'll want to know just how good the PS5 is.Next-gen is herePS5$499 at Amazon$499 at Target$499 at GameStopGet ready for amazing gamesPS5 is the place to be for exclusives like Spider-Man and Horizon Forbidden West. Get yours before they sell out. The standard PS5 boasts a disc drive so that you can play 4K Blue-ray DVDs and use your physical PS4 games through backward combability. This comes at a higher price tag than the Digital Edition.All-digitalPS5 Digital Edition$399 at Amazon$399 at Target$399 at GameStopGet rid of your old discsCheaper than ...

Another patch to further improve this continually evolving universe.What you need to knowNo Man's Sky is an open-world game that spans the galaxy, letting players explore entire planets to scavenge for materials, knowledge, and more.The game has received nearly-endless support since its launch and recently dropped the massive Next Generation update for next-gen consoles.A new patch update rolling out today, 3.15, includes some improvements and fixes for this update.This includes improved load speeds and optimized install sizes for PS5, as well as better visuals for PSVR.No Man's Sky clearly doesn't intend to stop releasing updates and support any time soon and has just dropped the latest patch update on all platforms. Update 3.15 builds on the recently released Next Generation Update with further improvements and platform-specific fixes across the board. The update is rolling out now to the PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.While there are notable improvements ev...

Cases are practically a necessity nowadays, and that remains true for those looking for the best Galaxy S20 FE cases. The Galaxy S20 FE might be a great way for Samsung to own the mid-range phone market, as it has all the specs you could want with a sleek design and more color options than you can shake a stick at. Once you find the right case and one of the best Galaxy S20 FE screen protectors, you'll be right as rain and ready to do everything.3D effectsCaseology ParallaxStaff PickThe Caseology Parallax is one of those cases that have become a favorite for many. The unique 3D design on the back improves grip and ergonomics, while the rest of the case gives you the protection you need. Caseology also ensures this case can be used with many of the best Galaxy S20 FE screen protectors while maintaining support for wireless charging.$16 at Amazon $19 at WalmartThe classicSpigen Rugged ArmorFor years, Spigen has reigned supreme as one of the best case makers, t...

This is the first update for the Surface Duo since November 2020.What you need to knowThe Microsoft Surface Duo gets a few usability improvements with the January update.The update improves speaker audio quality as well as touch stability and adds a new calling feature.The new patch should be rolling out to unlocked Surface Duo owners now and comes in at 576MB.Owners of the Microsoft Surface Duo may be pleased to know that the device is receiving the latest January update. The company seemed to skip out on its monthly update in December, so hopefully this latest one marks a return to form. Not only does it come with the December and January Android security patches, but it also comes with a few improvements that should improve some aspects of the device.Notably, the update looks to improve speaker quality as well as touch stability, the last of which was one of several gripes Daniel Bader had in his Microsoft Surface Duo review. Here's the list of improvements that this u...

Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 6-quartEasy-to-use$130 at WalmartProsUser-friendly Includes an air fryer and air fryer presets Affordable Detachable air fryer lid 1000+ official Instant Pot recipesConsHeavyRequires two lidsLacks a few classic presets Smaller capacity The 11-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer offers what most beloved Instant Pots do with the addition of an air fryer! Though it's bulky and lacks a few traditional presets, it makes up for that with its air frying superpowers, affordable price, and user-friendly Instant Pot-ness.Ninja Foodi Pro Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer 6.5-quartInnovative$215 at AmazonProsLarger capacityModern feel and sleek designAdvanced air fryer Includes a cookbookConsBulky and heavyCostlyRequires two lidsLess intuitive Air fryer lid isn't detachableThe Ninja Foodi Pro Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer might look like it came straight out of Star Wars, but it's a fantastic pressure coo...

One of Google's most useful apps just got a lot more useful.What you need to knowGoogle is rolling out offline translation for Google Lens.It's a server-side update available for beta users of the Google Lens app.Some users may find this update a bit redundant as the main Google Translate app already supports offline translation.Google Lens, the company's augmented reality app for Android, has now been updated to support offline translation. Currently, users can open up Google Lens and point the camera at written or printed text to translate it to any of several supported languages. The translation will appear in an overlay over the original text, and it's a great tool for people who travel a lot. However, unlike Google Translate which let you download languages for offline use, Google Lens needs you to be online to use this feature in the first place. That's changing soon.Starting this week, Google began rolling out an update to the Lens app for select beta users (via 9t...

Google Maps is helping electric vehicles find efficient ways to top up on a trip.What you need to knowAn update to Google Maps makes it easier to find charging stations for electric vehicles while on a trip.The update lets EV owners quickly view accepted payment methods for charging stations.Volvo and Polestar vehicles will are currently the only EVs with Google Maps built-in.When going on long road trips, you should always make sure to have one of the best travel chargers on you. But owners of electric vehicles have another charging problem to worry about, and "range anxiety" can still be an issue for many people who fear a lack of access to available charging stations. Google Maps is hoping to address this in its latest update coming to select EVs.In the new update, Google Maps will make it easier for EVs that support Android Auto. to map out a route without having to worry about reaching a charging station. Using new routing algorithms developed by Google's AI team, EV...

As sleek as it getsSkagen Falster 3From $217 at AmazonProsStunning sleek designGPS, NFC, HRMGoogle AssistantMusic storageSnapdragon Wear 3100ConsShort battery lifeBattery saving modes are restrictiveWant to keep things as sleek as possible when choosing a wearable? Look no further than the Skagen Falster 3. You get a lot in this slightly smaller package, including GPS, NFC, and heart-rate monitoring. You'll enjoy upgraded RAM and storage plus the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor.Bigger can be betterFossil Gen 5$239 at AmazonProsBigger and bolder designGPS, NFC, HRMGoogle AssistantMusic storageSnapdragon Wear 3100ConsShort battery lifeBattery saving modes are restrictiveYou can have it all with the Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch, too. If you prefer a bigger case, the 44 mm size might be more attractive to you. You'll still enjoy key features, including GPS, NFC, and heart-rate monitoring. This watch also has the upgraded RAM and storage...

Google is already starting to require Android TV devices to ship with support for AV1 decoding.What you need to knowA new report suggests future content from both YouTube and Netflix will require AV1 decoding support.Google is reportedly already asking Android TV device makers to start adding support for AV1 on their gadgets launching later this year.AV1 is a royalty-free video coding format that also boasts significantly better compression than its competitors.AV1 has been the subject of much interest in recent years — at least as far as interest in obscurely technical topics like video encoding goes. And it's also gaining support from many of the most prominent players in the tech space, with YouTube and Netflix both adding at least partial support on their platforms.The two biggest players in the video streaming space may soon also require devices to feature built-in hardware-accelerated decoding for AV1, at least according to a new press release by Synaptics. In an ...

The SanDisk Extreme Pro 2TB USB-C portable solid state drive has dropped to $309.99 at Amazon. This is a great low price for this speedy drive, which normally goes for a street price around $350 and can peak as high as $400. You can actually find this price at a couple of different retailers, too, including B&H. While it did go lower over Black Friday, that's the only time today's price has ever been beaten.The SanDisk Extreme is a very portable solid state drive, and it's important that it's an SSD for multiple reasons. The first of which is that regular hard drives are notoriously less durable especially in portable form. The second of which is that SSDs with the right tech have the potential to be much, much faster.With 2TB of space you can keep all your music and other media real close by. Since it's an SSD, you don't have to worry about the same moving parts you'd find on a portable hard drive, so it's a lot more durable and can bounce around in your pack without you wor...

When you think of protecting your home from disaster, what crosses your mind? Fire? Burglary? Natural disasters? The best smart home security systems might cover these, but what about water damage? That often gets forgotten until the day you walk home and your basement is flooded. Smart water monitors were created to prevent these very situations. leakSMART is our pick for best smart water monitoring solution, as it can detect leaks throughout your home and automatically shut off your water in the event of a leak, all for a lot less than the competition.Best Overall: leakSMART leak detection starter kitThe leakSMART leak detection starter kit includes a valve, sensor, and the hub that controls all of them. leakSMART utilizes an included Zigbee hub to communicate with all of its components, meaning it's not reliant on Wi-Fi being available to work fully. It'll also work with existing Zigbee sensors, so if you already have one, you can save money by just buying the leakSMART valv...

Best answer: State Share allows players to share a link so that others can experience the game being played at a specific moment, exactly as the players are. It was one of the announced features for Staida, but has only recently become available in some games.Play on your TV: Stadia Premiere Edition ($100 at Best Buy)How does State Share work?In order to create a game state in a supported title, simply press the capture button to take a screenshot or video clip. In your Capture gallery, when you select a capture, it will also give you the option to copy or share the URL for State Share. It's that simple.The game's state will be encoded in a link that tells Stadia where to pick up the game at a specific moment in time. This link can then be sent to any number of players who can click on it and instantly hop into the game at the point it was shared.A State can include things like the specific level you're on, which items you've unlocked and equipped, and your difficulty set...

The Echo Show 10 is finally available for pre-order.What you need to knowAmazon just announced a launch date for the Echo Show 10.The company announced the devce last year at it's end of summer hardware launch.Now, it's set to ship from February 25 with pre-orders opening now. It'll set you back $250.Amazon is finally shipping the Alexa-powered Echo Show 10, its newest mega-sized smart display. It's the 3rd generation of this style of device, and while the company announced it last year alongside the Fire TV Stick, the Fire TV Stick Lite, and a host of other devices, it's just being made available for pre-order.The Echo Show 10 has an appropriately large 10.1-inch display with adaptive color and brightness. Paired with its large dual speakers, the company expects you'll be able to have a fun time streaming music and videos while in the kitchen or othrwise occupied. Its rotating swiveling base means you can place it anywhere and be confident your content will be able to fo...

Good Lock continues to make our lives better.What you need to knowSoundAssistant is a Good Lock app that now allows users to fix their Bluetooth audio.The module utilizes a metronome slider to help sync audio with video and reduce lag.The update should be rolling out to users on One UI 3.0, with extra features available for devices on One UI 3.1.Bluetooth has improved a lot over the years, but that doesn't mean the standard is perfect, and some old problems still seem to creep up every once in a while, even for some of the best wireless earbuds. One problem that Bluetooth still faces, perhaps now to a lesser degree, is the lag between audio and video that can make the viewing experience fairly bothersome. Fortunately, as Samsung continues updating its Good Lock apps for One UI 3.0, one new feature is giving Galaxy owners a way to fix this annoying lag.A user on Reddit noted one of the new features that have been added to the SoundAssistant app dubbed "Bluetooth Metronom...

Source: StackCommerceWith its twisting plots and brilliant characters, The Queen's Gambit has given many of us a new appreciation for the game of chess. If you would like to play, The Complete Chess Bundle for Beginners to Advanced Players offers 121 hours of tutorials from world-class players. Right now, you can get the bundle for just $99.99.In many respects, competitive chess is like football. Experts have a huge mental playbook, and they deploy tactics as the game develops. If you can memorize all the moves, you have a significant advantage.This bundle of 14 courses teaches you those set plays, from opening moves to endgame strategies. The tutorials start with the fundamentals and take you right through to advanced schemes.Along the way, you learn how to lay and identify traps, make use of pawn structures, and improve your defense. Your coaching team includes two grandmasters and four international masters.Order today for just $99.99 to get lifetime access to the training...

Using one of the best robot vacuums to help you keep your house clean may be one of the smartest decisions that you can make right now. Over the past few years, robot vacuums have become much smarter, they last longer, and clean better. Options like the iRobot Roomba 960, which happens to top the list of our best robot vacuums, lets you control it with just your voice. You can also set schedules and the sensors help prevent it from just bumping into everything.Best Robot Vacuums in 2020 at a glanceiRobot Rooma 960: Best robot vacuum overalliLife V3s Pro: Perfect choice for those on a budget Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI: Best object detection and learning Roborock S6: Best battery life in a robot vacuumNeato D4: Top pick for cleaning corners What are the best robot vacuums you can buy today?There are a LOT of great robot vacuum models that are available right now, and picking the right one can be a difficult task. We've done the research, though, and narrowed down all the p...

The WD Easystore 1TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive is down to $44.99 through Best Buy's deals of the day. Since this is a deal of the day, you know the price is going to expire soon. The last time we saw this drive drop this low was back in early November and it only lasted for a day. The drive sells around $70 and sometimes goes as high as its MSRP at $85.The Easystore is just that... easy. It's a simple portable hard drive that you can use to store and transfer data, whether that'd be music, movies, photos, or video games. The 1TB of space is all there for you to use, and it's in a convenient device that won't let you down. Since its portable, you can take it with you as well, so it can be a great storage companion for your laptop.Connect via USB 3.0 for an easy-to-use interface that is super compatible with a wide range of devices. It's also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 just in case you need to plug into an older port. You won't get quite the same transfer speeds, but it wi...

New locations, new enemies, and a new set of puzzles for your puzzler to puzzle over.What you need to knowVR spy puzzler I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and The Liar is coming to VR platforms in 2021.Players can expect a host of new environments, puzzles, and enemies as they play the role of a super spy trying to prevent the evil Dr. Zor from achieving world domination.Steam is the only announced platform for now, but more platforms are expected to be announced in the future.Fans of the original I Expect You To Die are expected to leap for joy at the announcement that their feigned death in the first game was a success. That means in I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and The Liar, you'll be playing as a secret agent thought to be dead by your evil adversaries — although it seems at least one other individual knows your big secret. If you haven't yet played the original, it's one of the best cross-buy Oculus games you can find, totally playable on the Oculus Quest 2 natively o...

You need a 4K monitor. Well, maybe you don't need it, but you definitely want it. There are a lot of benefits to having 4K resolution on a computer monitor, whether you are deep into photo editing, play computer games, or want the best way to watch movies and TV shows while sitting at your computer desk.Unfortunately, 4K is already a relatively expensive feature compared to 1080p or 1440p resolutions so the more extra features you add the quickly the price can rise. These monitors don't usually run cheap, and if they do it's because they sacrifice refresh rate, response times, or other tech. Whatever you're looking for in a 4K monitor, we have the best deals available right here.Best 4K Monitor DealsSamsung UE570D 28-inch 4K monitorWhile this is a good deal, this monitor is back-ordered at B&H. You can find it for around $555 at Best Buy, which is the next best price. Other retailers sell it for around $600, and it has a street price of $620. With an IPS panel, you ge...

Midnight sweeps across the battle zone for this 10-day event.What you need to knowDarkest Days is the latest 10-day event, starting January 28, which will cover the battle zone in perpetual moonlight.Players can expect 9v9 battles including 4 new gun skins to unlock.BigBox VR is also teasing the upcoming Season One for Population: One.Population: One players better get their night vision goggles handy because perpetual darkness is about to envelop the entirety of the battle zone. Darkest Days, the latest 10-day special event from developer BigBox VR, will set the stage for never-ending midnight in Night Mode. That's sure to challenge players in an entirely new way and switch up strategies that have become too familiar in VR's most popular battle royale shooter. The best accessories for your Oculus Quest 2 will keep you extra comfortable for that extended Darkest Days playtime, which runs from January 28, 2021 until February 7, 2021.Population: One players can take part in...

The LG Velvet has a unique name but is the best-designed phone we've seen from the company since the LG G6. Since the Velvet is already one of the best 5G phones that money can buy, you'll want to keep it looking as good as it did when you took it out of the box. We've rounded up the best LG Velvet cases that you can find, taking out some of the guesswork when trying to find the best accessories.Our favoriteRingke FusionStaff PickThe Ringke Fusion is our favorite case for the Velvet thanks to its see-through backplate and raised lips around the screen and camera. Ringke also knows that you don't want to deal with a slippery phone, so it added extra grip with the TPU bumper. There are even lanyard holes on each side if you like to use a wrist strap.$11 at Amazon $11 at Walmart $10 at NeweggTried and trueSpigen Rugged ArmorSpigen makes some of the most reliable cases and the Rugged Armor is the king of the company's lineup. You'll get the classic TPU/carbon fi...

Let's be real: printing from a smartphone is a fuss. We use our smartphones for everything. They're incredibly capable, and can even help us get plenty of work done. But, now and then, it always comes back to printing, and then the fuss begins all over. That's something the HP ENVY 6000 Series solves.With a basic printer, the process of printing from your smartphone might look something like this: You open a document on your phone. You save it onto your phone. You email that file to yourself. You open the email on your computer. You print the document off from the computer.That's too many steps for something that should be simple. If computer users can just hit Ctrl+P to print, Android users should have a simple option, too. That's what the HP ENVY 6055 and HP ENVY Pro 6455 provide.HP ENVY 6055 All-in-One Printer$129 at HPThe HP ENVY 6055 All-in-One doesn't need a computer to use, as a Wi-Fi connection will let you print, copy, and scan with only your smartphone in contro...

The Galaxy S21 Ultra's display uses 16% less power than Samsung's previous-generation AMOLED panels.What you need to knowSamsung has revealed more details about the Galaxy S21 Ultra's low-power 120Hz AMOLED panel.The company claims the panel consumes 16% less power than the previous generation, while being a lot brighter.In the coming months, the tech is likely to make its way to more flagship phones from Samsung and other manufacturers.When it announced the Galaxy S21 series phones earlier this month, Samsung claimed that the Galaxy S21 Ultra has its most intelligent and brightest screen yet. Unlike the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Galaxy S21 Ultra's Dynamic AMOLED panel can adjust the refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz depending on the content you're watching. In a post on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, Samsung has now shared more details about the new low-power OLED panel on its best Android phone of 2021 (via GSMArena).Samsung says the Galaxy S21 Ultra's OLED display consu...

It makes you wonder why you'd ever need anything else.What you need to knowRing Video Doorbell Wired is an impressive $59.99 and will be available on February 24, 2021.The hard-wired power requirement enables 6-second Pre-Roll video before a motion event for better context.Additional features like People-Only Mode and Rich Notifications require a Ring Protect subscription.If you've been looking for which Ring Video Doorbell to buy but have been turned off by the price of entry, the new Ring Video Doorbell Wired might just be your go-to option. Last year, Ring introduced the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd-gen for $99, but today's Ring Video Doorbell Wired is even more affordable at $59.99. On top of being less expensive than last year's breakthrough product, Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the smallest Ring Video Doorbell yet.Surprisingly, while Ring Video Doorbell Wired comes in at a much lower price than Ring's other options, it doesn't skimp on features at all. Crisp 1080p HD vid...

The best monitor light bars can brighten your workspace for easier reading without having to boost the brightness of the screen, which can be taxing on your eyes. Light bars usually don't take up much, or any, additional space on your desk and don't cost a lot either. And this is especially important if you're using an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse with a computer, like a Chromebook, and thus have minimal desk space. As you look toward enhancing your home office with items that can help you be more productive and better organize the space, we've done the research to identify and rank the best monitor light bars for your home office or workspace.Best for customizationLOFTER Screen Bar LightStaff PickWith three lighting modes including warm, cool, and natural, and 10 brightness levels via a total of 84 LEDs, the slim and sleek design of this light keeps crucial desk space free. There's no glare or shadows thanks to the convenient angle and it's easy to set up, pluggin...

After a Coronavirus-enforced postponement and a change of hosting country, the grand finale of the badminton 2020 season finally takes place this week. Read on for our full guide to getting a Badminton World Tour Finals live stream and watch the tournament online wherever you are right now.The third annual running of the tournament had been due to take place last month in Guangzhou, China, but heightened Covid-19 restrictions in the region saw organizers push the event into the new year.The event has also been forced to move to the Impact Arena in Nonthaburiin, Thailand, and follows two back-to-back BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournaments at the venue in January.Boasting the sport's largest prize pot of the season, with a share of $1,500,000 up for grabs, the Badminton World Tour Finals covers men's and women's singles competitions as well as men's, women's, and mixed doubles competitions, with the top eight players from each category battling out to be crowned champions.Sadly,...

Millions of users in India can now use Google Maps in their preferred language.What you need to knowGoogle has rolled out automatic transliteration for search results in Maps for ten Indian languages.The search giant says it has added names in these languages to millions of places of interest across the country.Google is working on introducing automatic transliterations for more Indian languages in the future.India is home to the second highest number of internet users in the world. However, a vast majority of the country's population interacts with the web using local languages, instead of English. To make Google Maps more accessible to users in India, Google has created an ensemble of learned models to transliterate names of Latin script POIs into 10 popular languages spoken in the country: Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu.Until now, names of nearly all major Indian places of interest (POIs) in Google Maps were only ...

You can save hundreds on a whole bunch of Hisense TVs from Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and others right now and be ready for the big game or just have one setup in a side room to distract the kiddos. These are 4K TVs with a variety of features and sizes ranging from 50 to 85 inches. Many of them have smart platforms, including Roku TV. The deals are all low prices with some being new all-time lows. Many of these prices might not last much longer, so grab them while you can.You can grab the Hisense 65H9G 65-inch H9 Quantum Series 4K Android TV on sale for $949.99. It's available at both Amazon and Best Buy at this price. The discount is $50 off what it normally sells for, but given how this TV has not been staying in stock very much we've seen the price jump as high as $1,500 from third parties.This TV includes support for a lot of Dolby tech including Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos, which can project sound in a cinematic way. You also get 180 full array local dimming zones and 1...

Best answer: AirPods technically work with Android phones, but compared to using them with an iPhone, the experience is watered-down significantly. From missing features to losing access to important settings, you're better off with a pair of wireless earbuds.Better than AirPods: Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ($130 at Amazon)The perks of using AirPods with an Android phoneThis is a multi-faceted question, so let's start with the positives. Whether you get AirPods or AirPods Pro, they both act as regular Bluetooth earbuds when used with an Android phone. You put them into pairing mode, select them from your list of Bluetooth devices, and you can start using them as you would any other wireless headphones/earbuds.You'll get the same sound quality and battery life that you get with an iPhone, meaning the core experience is mostly the same. Put the AirPods in your ears, pick a song or podcast to listen to, and you can enjoy your audio wherever you go.The regular AirPods are fair...

Are aliens among us? This is a question the residents of the sleepy town of Patience, Colorado should be asking as Syfy has adapted the comic book Resident Alien into a new series and we have all the details on how you can watch the show on TV or online.Resident Alien is based on the popular Dark Horse Comic series of the same name created by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse back in 2012. The show stars firefly's Alan Tudyk who plays the role of an alien named Captain Ha Re who crash lands and gets stranded in a small town in Colorado. Interestingly, Tudyk actually took clown classes to help him prepare for the role of an alien pretending to be human.In an effort to blend in with the townsfolk, Captain Ha Re takes on the human identity of Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle. This is quite easy for him as he is a biologist with special empathic abilities that allow him to disguise his true appearance from most humans. Dr. Vanderspiegel then quickly finds himself helping the local police solve ...

Pei's new company seeks to bring back artistry and passion to consumer technology.What you need to knowOnePlus co-founder has finally announced his new venture, a new consumer technology company.The new company is called "Nothing" and is headquartered in London.Nothing will be launching its first smart devices in the first half of 2021.In October last year, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei left the company to go independent and start a new venture. Three months later, Pei today formally announced his new venture, a new "consumer technology company" called Nothing.Carl Pei, CEO and founder of Nothing, said in a statement: It's been a while since anything interesting happened in tech. It is time for a fresh breeze of change. Nothing's mission is to remove barriers between people and technology to create a seamless digital future. We believe that the best technology is beautiful, yet natural and intuitive to use. When sufficiently advanced, it should fade into the background ...

Amazon Music HDBest valueFrom $13 per month at AmazonProsMillions of high bitrate songsGreat deal for Amazon Prime membersFastest-growing music serviceConsNumber of Amazon Music options is confusingDoesn't offer as many discount options for HD as Tidal HiFi doesAmazon Music HD offers millions of songs at up to 10 times the bitrate of standard-definition services and double that of other high-definition services like Tidal. Pair it with a high-end speaker like the Echo Studio, and special pricing for Prime members further sweetens the pot.Tidal HiFiThe OG optionFrom $20 per month at TidalProsArtist exclusives and concert live streamsDiscounts for military and first respondersConsStandard HiFi subscription is more than discounted Amazon Music HDTidal was one of the first, if not the first, music services to provide high-quality, lossless audio over streaming. While it may not technically have the highest bit rates per second for as ma...

Chatting with the AC forums.It's almost time, Galaxy fans! Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S21 on January 29, but ahead of that date, people that pre-ordered it are already reporting that their new phone is set to be delivered sooner than that. And if you still haven't gotten your pre-order in, there's still time to take advantage of the best Galaxy S21 deals.I personally pre-ordered my S21 from T-Mobile, and looking at the UPS website, it's scheduled for delivery at some point later today! Taking a look through the AC forums, a lot of our members are also expecting their S21 today (if they haven't gotten it already). Kbnj123 01-26-2021 02:33 PM “ Mine is due for delivery tomorrow January 27 in New Jersey USA. Ultra unlocked model direct from Samsung Reply lattemaker 01-26-2021 03:16 PM “ M...

Everything you need, without the luxuries you don't.It's easy to get drawn in by the allure of über-premium devices like the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but if there's anything Samsung learned from last fall's shockingly performant Galaxy S20 FE, it's that for many users, the best Android phone isn't necessarily the one with the highest price tag. That's especially true now, as thousands across the U.S. are struggling to make ends meet amidst a global pandemic; for those people, dropping four figures on a smartphone is hardly a top priority.The Galaxy S21 feels like the right phone arriving at the right time. It's $200 cheaper than last year's S20 at launch, and with aggressive trade-in offers, it can be had for much less. While it makes a few concessions in order to reach that lower price, the S21 still offers a fully-fledged flagship experience that I think most people will be perfectly happy with — but make no mistake, this isn't just a smaller S21 Ultra by any means. And that's okay...

The Moto G Power (2020) is a pretty impressive handset, and it continues to be a great option despite all of the recent phone launches, including the newer version, the Moto G Power (2021). So why not grab one and get one of the best Moto G Power cases for it? The handset sports a unique camera system on a budget, along with Motorola's near-stock Android software experience with some add-ons in the right places. In fact, it's one of the best cheap Android phones you can grab, so you don't want to miss out on this one.Slim and flexibleEasyACC Slim CaseStaff PickThe EasyACC Slim case, made from a matte TPU material, is made with protection in mind. On the back, you'll find perfect cutouts for the camera module and fingerprint scanner, along with a cross-hatching design to improve the overall grip. There's even a special design for the speaker at the bottom so that you can get the best sound possible when watching a video or listening to some tunes.From $9 at AmazonS...

My phone is my life: my music, my notifications, and my endless distractions are all controlled through my favorite Android phone. While phone batteries get better every year, there's no denying that we all start feeling that creeping anxiety whenever that little percentage in the status bar creeps below 30%. Whether you lost your old charger, it finally died after one too many yanks on the cord, or you just need an extra to ensure that you're never stranded with a dead phone, these USB-C chargers are the best phone chargers for charging at home, at work, or any errant coffee bar you find yourself holed up in while that storm passes.Perfect pocket chargerAukey Minima 20WStaff pickAukey has newer versions based on the Omnia line, but they're either bigger or lack folding prongs, which means the Minima is still the one to beat. Want a perfectly pocket-friendly charger for your purse, pocket, or gear bag? This one's for you!$8 at AmazonApple upgradeAnker Nano 20WAnke...

Garmin Lily is the company's smallest smartwatch made for women.What you need to knowGarmin launches its latest Lily smartwatch in two models; classic and sport, each with three different colorways.The new Lily smartwatch features a 34mm case with a T-shape lug and 14mm band.Health features include menstrual and pregnancy monitoring and logging.The Garmin Lily is available today starting at $199.Today Garmin is launching its latest smartwatch, the Garmin Lily, which is a stylish new smartwatch made for women. This is why Garmin aimed to make its smallest smartwatch with a 34mm case, and a 14mm band with a t-shaped lug. Along with the two stylish models and six colorways, Lily is an attractive smartwatch with plenty of health features that make it a compelling option against many of the best Android smartwatches.The two models are the Classic and Sport. The former is made with a stainless steel frame and comes with a classy Italian leather band, while the latter is made...

EPOS is throwing a gaming party, and everyone except Xbox is invited.For gamers who want immersive audio but dislike over-the-ear headphones, the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid earbuds could be the answer. Designed specifically as wireless earbuds for gaming, these EPOS earbuds can connect to your PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android / iOS phone, or PC (no Xbox unless you stream it to a phone or PC) using Bluetooth or aptX Low Latency (aptX LL).Looking through the best PS5 headsets or best Nintendo Switch headsets, you'll see stacks of massive headphones that smother you in warm padding and dig your glasses' frames into your head. And while the best wireless earbuds may work for mobile gaming, there may be noticeable lag between gameplay and audio, and they can't easily connect to non-mobile gaming devices.So after acknowledging that the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid's unique connectivity makes it stand out from the pack, you'll want to know whether they're worth the $200 asking price. Social gamers ...

At first glance, the Nokia 5.4 may not seem like much more than another budget-friendly phone, but with its impressive 48MP primary camera, it instantly becomes a contender for one of the best cheap Android phones. Now that Nokia has released its latest device, you're likely going to be looking for the best Nokia 5.4 cases. Well, you're in luck as we've rounded up the best cases you can find for one of the best Nokia phones of the year.Everything you needQCMM Transparent CoverStaff PickWhenever you get a new phone, chances are you're looking for a case and screen protector, but thanks to QCMM, you get both in the same package. This clear case not only lets you show off the Nokia 5.4, but also includes two tempered glass screen protectors to keep your screen looking great.$10 at AmazonThe basicsOsophter TPU CoverThis TPU Cover from Osophter provides a more traditional look when it comes to getting a new case thanks to its carbon-fiber accents on the top and b...

Sony's veritable army of developers are working on a new slate of games for the PS5.The PlayStation 4 generation was an interesting one for Sony Worldwide Studios. It saw internal teams double down on blockbuster, cinematic games while also retaining experimentation from the smaller groups. U.K. developers at Evolution Studios, Guerrilla Cambridge and Manchester Studio were shut down, while Insomniac Games — longtime associate and partner of PlayStation — was finally acquired.With a new generation comes new games. This is a list of everything we know Sony Worldwide Studios is currently working on, or are at least fairly certain to be developing for the PS5.Current Sony studiosSIE Bend StudioForwardWorksGuerrilla GamesInsomniac GamesSIE Japan StudioSIE London StudioMedia MoleculeNaughty DogPixelOpusPolyphony DigitalSIE San Diego StudioSIE San Mateo StudioSIE Santa Monica StudioSucker Punch ProductionsSIE XDev EuropeRecently closed Sony studiosManches...

Hey baby, I hear the blues a-calling, tossed innards, and scrambled blood. Mercy.Yeah, it's really happening. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 was announced in early 2019 to the shock and delight of fans everywhere, many of whom believed that after 14 years, there was no way the cult classic Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines would get a sequel. While there's still a lot we don't know, we do know that this new game is being developed by Hardsuit Labs and published by Paradox Interactive.Originally scheduled to release in 2020, any fans, nocturnal or otherwise, will now be waiting until 2021 to see this story of darkness continue. Here's everything you need to know about Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2.Seattle awaitsVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2$60 at Amazon$60 at Best Buy$97 at WalmartWelcome to a dark new worldIt's really happening. Over a decade later, the beloved RPG is getting a sequel that promises to take all the elements play...